We have a family home built in the 1980s with four bedrooms; a master bedroom with ensuite, a double bedroom and two single bedrooms. There is a family bathroom and separate downstairs toilet. We have a generous sized living room and separate dining room. There is a full equipped kitchen with a separate utility room. We are in the process of modernising the house so some rooms are still 1980s... a work in progress! There is a front and back garden, the latter has a patio with a large table and chairs, parasol and chiminea and also a trampoline. The immediate neighbourhood is quiet with views of farmland and mountains (Black Mountains http://www.blackmountainswalking.co.uk/the-black-mountains-magic towards Abergavenny http://www.abergavenny.org.uk/ on outskirts of Brecon Beacons National Park).

There is a bus stop a short walk away which goes to the centre of Monmouth town (a mile away) where there are plenty of independent shops, bars and restaurants as well as a supermarket, leisure centre and theatre. There are countryside walks from the doorstep.

Monmouth is a small market town nestled between two areas of outstanding beauty; the Brecon Beacons National Park (where you can climb South Wales' highest peak - Pen Y Fan) and The Wye Valley (home to deer, wild boar, beavers and other wildlife). Monmouth has been voted one of the top ten places to live in Wales. Its been voted the third happiest place to live in the UK. We certainly love living here! There is plenty to do and see for an active adventurous family, food lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists, runners, bookworms and those who enjoy culture. For book lovers, a visit to Hay on Wye is a must (33 miles, 1 hour in car). https://www.solosophie.com/hay-on-wye-book-town-wales-guide/

The vibrant cities of Bristol and Cardiff are less than an hour away in the car. Birmingham is also easily accessible. There is no train station in Monmouth, however you can get a local bus to Newport http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Leisure-Tourism/Visit-Newport/Visit-Newport.aspx train station (30 minutes drive) and embark on a direct line to London Paddington (90 minutes). Monmouth has excellent links to the M4 and M5 motorways. Although it is possible to travel by bike and public transport within the locality, it would be advisable for access to a car to experience all that the area has to offer. A car is available as part of the exchange, it is a Citreon C1 and seats 4 people. We have two child seats for the car (one seat with a back and another backless booster seat).